Endangered crustaceans and other invertabrates in Kyoto Prefecture
Crustaceans and other invertabrates found in Kyoto Prefecture fall into 43 species from 28 families and 17 orders, of which no extinct, no critically endangered, one endangered, two vulnerable, and three near threatened & least concern species are listed in the Kyoto Prefecture Red Data Book. Of the species observed in the prefecture, threatened species account for 13.9%.
The List of Biological and Geological Components of the Natural Environment of Kyoto Prefecture (Japanese)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List (Japanese)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
| Extinct | Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable | Near Threatened & Least Concern | Sum | Total number of species in Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans and other invertabrates | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 43 |
Typical endangered species
KANTENKOKEMUSHI
Common Name(s)
none
Order
Plumatellida
Family
Lophopodidae
Scientific Name
Asajirella gelatinosa
(oka, 1891)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Near Threatened & Least Concern
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
This species forms zoaria in clear gelatinous sheaths, comprising rows of brownish-red polypides. It attaches to waterweeds or stones to live.
NUMAEBI
Common Name(s)
Freshwater shrimp
Order
Decapoda
Family
Atyidae
Scientific Name
Paratya compressa compressa
(de Haan, 1884)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Endangered
IUCN RED LIST
LC
Outline
The male and female of this species have lengths of up to 20 mm and 23 mm, respectively. The body color is green to greenish gray. For breeding, this species needs a still-water environment where planktons can live.
Endemic to Japan
MOKUZUGANI
Common Name(s)
Japanese mitten crab
Order
Decapoda
Family
Grapsidae
Scientific Name
Eriocheir japonica
(De Haan, 1835)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Near Threatened & Least Concern
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
The Japanese mitten crab lives most of its life in freshwater environments. However, the female goes down the river to the sea to lay its eggs, as its larvae grow only in seawater.
Endemic to Japan
NARITAYOKOEBI
Common Name(s)
none
Order
Amphipoda
Family
Anisogammaridae
Scientific Name
Jesogammarus (Annanogammarus) naritai
(Morino, 1985)
Kyoto Prefecture Red List
Vulnerable
IUCN RED LIST
Outline
This species is approximately 15 mm long. It predominantly inhabits coastal areas of Lake Biwa. In Kyoto Prefecture, this species has also been found inhabiting the Uji river.
Endemic to Japan
Contact: Kyoto Prefecture Department of the Environment
Nature and Environmental Conservation Division
Tel 075-414-4706 FAX 075-414-4705
e-mail: [email protected]
〒602-8570 Yabunouchi-cho, Nishiiru, Shinmachi, Shimodachiuri-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi